Childminder EY421719

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 March 2016 29 July 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder develops positive relationships with parents and other settings children attend. This supports a good exchange of information which helps to promote continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of children's individual needs and interests. She plans and provides appropriate and interesting activities across all areas of learning which help children to make good progress.  Children behave well and are happy and confident in their surroundings. The childminder praises children regularly, which helps to raise their self-esteem.  Children's emotional well-being is effectively promoted by the childminder. Children are kept safe and show they feel secure and at ease as they play happily in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not considered further ways to enhance her programme of continuous professional development.  Parents are not regularly asked to contribute to the childminder's evaluation of practice so they can give their ideas for future developments.  Initial information requested from parents about children's prior learning is not comprehensive enough to help inform planning right from the start.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 undertake professional development opportunities that increase the potential to raise the quality of teaching to an exceptional standard  strengthen the system for self-evaluation so that all parents' views are regularly considered when evaluating and reflecting on practice and when considering future improvements  obtain more detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector looked at policies, children's personal profiles and a range of other documentation, including evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows who to contact if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She has a good range of policies and procedures which underpins her good practice. The childminder assesses risks in her home and garden and while on outings she takes with children. This helps to keep them safe. The childminder meets with a group of childminders each week to discuss and share best practice and look at ways to enhance her provision further. She reviews her provision to help her identify and make improvements so that this has a positive impact on children's learning and outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop high levels of concentration and are developing the skills required for school. They listen well to a story and the childminder encourages children to use their imagination as she asks them questions during play. The well-qualified childminder encourages younger children's developing language well. For example, she engages them in singing songs, encouraging them to add the ending to a line of the verse. The childminder engages children in discussions, developing their confidence in speaking. For example, as children talk and play with toy animals the childminder encourages them to name them. Children start making connections as they eagerly make the noises of the farm animals. The childminder observes children during play and has good systems in place to monitor children's progress and plan for the next steps in their learning. This enables her to effectively support children's individual needs. Children are well motivated

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and readily engage in activities. For example, the childminder provides a treasure basket of various technology objects, which effectively promotes young children's natural curiosity and sensory play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and well-resourced environment. Children make independent choices about their play. The childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs. She effectively supports children to promote their physical skills. She takes them to local parks and community groups where children also benefit from opportunities to play and extend their social skills. The childminder reinforces how to lead a healthy lifestyle. She provides nutritious home-cooked meals and children learn about keeping healthy through daily routines, such as washing their hands before they eat. Children take part in a varied range of festivals throughout the year, which helps them to recognise and value differences in themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop friendships, good social skills and become confident communicators. They learn to share, wait to take their turn and use good manners. Children are becoming increasingly independent in organising their play. This prepares them well for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421719 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1043558 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Harewood near Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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